Imbert on wastewater treatment plant: Faulty bidding process
Friday, April 4, 2014Opposition MP Colm Imbert is claiming the biding process in the award of a $1.6 billion National Gas Company (NGC) contract to construct a wastewater treatment plant
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Friday, April 4, 2014Caribbean Development: Standing Still or Standing Tall?
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IMF warning on uncertain USD supply
Aleem KhanFriday, April 4, 2014Elie CanettiUS dollar supply uncertainty in the local foreign exchange (forex) market encourages hoarding, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned as its mission...
View ArticleDigicel sells 70 per cent of bonds
Aleem KhanFriday, April 4, 2014Giving early tender results of its offer for 10.5 per cent bonds due 2018, telecommunications provider Digicel yesterday announced that it has sold more than 70 per
View ArticleFirst Citizens shares plunge to $34
Friday, April 4, 2014Overall market activity resulted from trading in 14 securities of which three advanced, three declined and eight traded firm. Trading activity on the first tier market registered a...
View ArticleTraining staff for special education a priority
Friday, April 4, 2014There should be more focus on developing and executing a comprehensive plan for the training and recruitment of the professionals needed in special education.
View ArticleFather Time
BC PiresFriday, April 4, 2014It was 21 years ago, today, you died, though April 4 fell on a Sunday in ’93; and, just last week, I met someone who smiled and nodded his head, in the manner of Robert...
View ArticleThe blessing of Siparee Mai
Friday, April 4, 2014In a few days time thousands of Hindu pilgrims will travel to Siparia to “see” Siparee Mai. This annual pilgrimage has been taking place for over 200 years.
View ArticleAre non-functioning helicopters examples of wasteful spending?
Friday, April 4, 2014I noticed that it was stated in an article Wednesday that two of the four billion-dollar helicopters bought under the previous administration are currently non-functional and are...
View ArticleCOP distancing itself from errant ministers
Friday, April 4, 2014With a population of under one and a half million the intellectual skill banks in T&T are low on suitably qualified political aspirants.
View ArticleNational Special Olympics Games starts today
Saturday, April 5, 2014The biggest event on the local Special Olympics calendar, the 32nd annual two-day Special Olympics National Games, will get going today starting with an opening ceremony at the...
View ArticleRain no excuse
Saturday, April 5, 2014“Divine intervention may have been partially responsible for Sri Lanka’s World Twenty20 semi-final victory on Thursday, according to West Indies captain Darren Sammy.”—Reuters
View ArticleMany positives from WI’s performance
Saturday, April 5, 2014The headlines record that the West Indies lost, but did we really?
View ArticleCalming the raging tempest
Saturday, April 5, 2014Minister Griffith, this is an open letter to you expressing appreciation for your efforts at crime reduction. However, while waiting for the National Operations Centre
View ArticleConstitutional reform must deal with third parties
Saturday, April 5, 2014The offer of resignation of Minister Sharma and its acceptance by the Prime Minister has brought into focus the number of resignations and/or dismissals of ministers from this...
View ArticleWhy no ‘majority’ requirements for Privy Council rulings?
Saturday, April 5, 2014As I understand it, more than simple majorities are required for certain laws effected by Parliament to be valid.
View ArticleLearn from history
Saturday, April 5, 2014Towards the end of World War II Adolph Hitler, following on every successive defeat, kept telling his troops that Germany was stronger than ever and
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Jazz on the Greens today
Saturday, April 5, 2014Production One Limited will stage its 12th annual edition of Jazz Artists on the Greens (JAOTG) this evening at 5 pm, at The Greens, WASA Grounds, Farm Road, St Joseph. The...
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Perfect Fish
Wendy RahamutSaturday, April 5, 2014Fried fishFish is popular during the Lenten season, but we really should enjoy fish two to three times per week for optimum health. Fish is loaded with good protein,...
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